"Atticus ain't ever whipped me since I can remember. I wanta keep it that way." (Jem, p. 62)

This quote helps to depict what the relationship between Jem and Atticus. It shows us that Jem has a lot of respect for Atticus and that Jem always wants to please Atticus. We can see the respect part of this important relationship with the dog with the rabies, were Atticus is forced to shoot down the day. This was a critical point for Jem because this is when he almost decided that he wanted to be like Atticus. Jem also never wanted to displease Atticus and this can be seen when he went back to the Radley’s house to get his pants back. He was scared but he didn’t want to get in trouble with Atticus.

Through out the book we see Jem mature and develop as a person, and this seem to be thanks to Atticus being his father and his role model.